Obituaries

Aug 7, 2021

Victor Escalera Cruz gained his wings on August 7, 2021 at the age of 26. Victor was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on June 18, 1995 to parents Gloria Cruz Melendez and Jose Escalera Ortiz.

Victor was a hyper, funny and very smart child, who was always running around helping others and making everyone laugh. Growing up,...

Aug 4, 2021

Noreen Dechon of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was 69 years old. Noreen was born on June 10, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert T. and Theresa (Harvey) Toomey.

Noreen worked for the Village of Ellenville as an Assistant Village Clerk before joining the Ellenville Central School District as...

Aug 4, 2021

Florencia Aviles of Highland, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was 82 years old. Florencia was born on April 29, 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Anna Maria (Cupeles) Torres

Florencia had worked at Imperial...

Jul 28, 2021

Libby Gordon passed away July, 28, 2021 at her home after a long battle of undiagnosed cancer. She was 74. Libby was the daughter of Genevieve Knowles and Miguel Parra. She was born February 23, 1947 in Caracas, Venezuela.

To know Libby was to love her. She was the most kind, caring and loving soul. She loved life and...

Jul 24, 2021

Sanford “Sandy” Boxer of Ocala, FL and formerly of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his wife Rose, daughter Michelle and brother Jeffrey by his side. He was 79 years old. Sandy was born on April 15, 1942 in New York, NY; he was the son of Max and...

Jul 23, 2021

Christina A. Cook “Chris” of Albany, NY, and formerly Ellenville, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Teresian House. She was 100 years old. Chris was born on December 28, 1920 in Nashua, NH; she was the daughter of Sarah (Thompson) and Ray D. Stockwell Sr.

Chris had worked for Verizon in Ellenville...

Jul 19, 2021

Anthony Percoco

6/13/1924 – 7/19/2021

Accord, NY

Anthony Percoco of Accord, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2021. He was 97 years old. Born in Union City, NJ on June 13, 1924; the son of John and Lucy (Zarrella) Percoco.

Tony’s parents were Italian immigrants who came from...

Jul 14, 2021

Stanford “Dave” Miller of Spring Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was 77 years old. Dave was born on October 12, 1943 in Franklin, NC; he was the son of the late David Ray and Flora E. (Krom) Miller.

Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He...

Jul 13, 2021

Orlando Callejas of Ellenville, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was 75 years old. Orlando was born on January 5, 1946 in Bello, Colombia; he was the son of Manuel and Anna (Duque) Callejas.

Mr. Callejas was the owner of Orlandos Market, the Neighborhood Grocery & Delicatessen for...

Jul 10, 2021

Thomas C. Briggs

April 7, 1929 – July 10, 2021

Ellenville NY – Fort Myers FL

Thomas C. Briggs passed away on July 10, 2021 in Fort Myers, Fl. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.

Thomas drove a tractor trailer for many years for Channel Master...

Jun 29, 2021

Gerald K. Richardson, fondly known as Keith, tragically passed from this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was 39 years old. Keith was born on July 2, 1981 in Harris Hospital; he was the son of Gerald Richardson and the late Jadell (Harrison) Richardson.

Keith was an avid reader. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling and...

Jun 25, 2021

Arlene E. Brown of Grahamsville, NY, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was 87 years old. Arlene was born on June 21, 1934 in Ellenville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Sylvia (Krom) Crawford.

Arlene graduated from Ellenville High School in 1952. She worked as a Billing...

Jun 16, 2021

Kerry P. Avery of Napanoch, NY, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was 65 years old. Kerry was born on March 17, 1956 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Ellenville, NY. He was the son of the late Cecil and Helen (Bennett) Avery.

Kerry retired from the Ellenville Central School District after...

Jun 15, 2021

Carol A. Olszanecki of Middletown, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was 73 years old. Carol was born on December 22, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of the late George Turner and Grace (Worsley) Jackson.

Carol had worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Ellenville School District until her retirement in...

Jun 15, 2021

Anna Maria Pinque of Napanoch, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was 89 years old. Anna was born on October 5, 1931, in Introdacqua, Province of Aquila, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Adelia (Monaco) Scudieri.

On October 11, 1951, Anna married Elermo Francesco Pinque in Italy. Shortly after,...

Jun 6, 2021

James Howard Myers of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 90 years old. James was born August 23,1930 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts; he was the son of the late Howard and Regina (Paff) Myers. 

James had served his country in the United States Army. He married Sylvia Pearl Potter on February...

May 31, 2021

Dennis E. Kortright of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was 73 years old. Dennis was born on May 12, 1948 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Gilbert and Maggie (Yarborough) Kortright.

 

Dennis had retired from the NYS Department of Corrections in Woodbourne where he worked in the Maintenance Department. Prior...

May 24, 2021

Trisha Rose Butler, of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2021. She was 41 years old. Trisha was born on February 18, 1980 in Dobbs Ferry, NY; she was the daughter of the late Donnel and Sheryl (Music) Butler.

 

Trisha served in the United States Army as a combat medic. She was a devoted wife to Erick...

May 18, 2021

Lubomira Pakosz passed away on May, 18, 2021 at the age of 90. Born in Bizmihova, Ukraine; she was the daughter of Ivan and Maria Mycio.

Surviving are her son, Ben Pakosz and his wife Barbara, her daughter Irene Stevenson and her husband Bill; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Lubomira was predeceased by her husband Jan Pakosz.

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May 1, 2021

Steven R. Riedel of Ellenville, NY passed away at home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 45 years old. Steven was born on September 13, 1975 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Freddy and Linda (Spreitzer) Riedel.

 

Steven grew up in High Falls, where he lived the majority of...